The Bahl Foundation
The Bahl Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami Beach, Florida. It supports charitable organizations, with its stated mission of advancing the well-being of children around the globe through education, health, faith and the arts.
The Bahl Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bahl Foundation gave $15K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,753
- +52.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- Average grant
- $1,054
- Median grant
- $385
- Total assets
- $5,255
- +3821.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bahl Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 78 Sw 7 Street, Miami Beach, FL 33130
Phone: (646) 275-6063
Website: https://www.thebahlgroup.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bahl Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Paradise Center for the Arts ($3K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota (70%), followed by New York (15%), Florida (9%), Washington (2%), and Connecticut (2%). The listed grants also include a recipient in Massachusetts. The foundation’s website highlights projects in Faribault, Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bahl Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $15K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $15K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Paradise Center for the Arts Faribault, MN | Support for Ongoing Programs | $3,250 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College St Peter, MN | Support for Ongoing Programs | $3,000 |
| Faribault Booster Club Faribault, MN | Support for Ongoing Programs | $2,546 |
| Rice County Area United Way Northfield, MN | Support for Ongoing Programs | $1,560 |
| Guggenheimorg New York, NY | Support for Ongoing Programs | $1,250 |
| The Bass Museum Miami Beach, FL | Support for Ongoing Programs | $1,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | Support for Ongoing Programs | $500 |
| Lighthouse of Hope Safe Spot Inc Orlando, FL | Support for Ongoing Programs | $270 |
| Breakthrough T1D Seattle, WA | Support for Ongoing Programs | $260 |
| Shatterproof Norwalk, CT | Support for Ongoing Programs | $260 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,255 | $21,250 | $15,953 | $14,753 | 14 | $14,753 | $259 |
| 2024 | $134 | $9,719 | $9,669 | $9,669 | Total only | $9,669 | $7 |
| 2023 | $84 | — | — | — | — | — | $4 |
| 2022 | $84 | — | — | — | — | — | $4 |
| 2021 | $84 | — | — | — | — | — | $4 |
| 2020 | $84 | — | — | — | — | — | $4 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bahl Foundation reported a distributable amount of $259 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to advance children’s well-being through education, health, faith and the arts. Its website describes support for arts and community facilities in Faribault, Minnesota, and for the Strive program, which helps students build skills and pursue college scholarships.
Among its 2025 grantees, Gustavus Adolphus College describes itself as a church-related liberal arts college rooted in Swedish and Lutheran heritage. Rice County Area United Way says it works to mobilize community resources to strengthen the community. The Museum of Modern Art says its purpose is to foster public awareness of modern and contemporary art.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $14,753. Grants ranged from $100 to $3,250, with a median of $385. The largest reported grants included $3,250 to The Paradise Center for the Arts, $3,000 to Gustavus Adolphus College, $2,546 to Faribault Booster Club, and $1,560 to Rice County Area United Way. Each was listed as support for ongoing programs.
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing lists application forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as N/A.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tracy L. Bahl as trustee and Penny Bailey as director. The Bahl Group website identifies Tracy L. Bahl as founder and CEO of the group and says he heads the foundation.
The Bahl Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Penny Bailey
Director
Executive Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy L. Bahl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Bahl Foundation
How much does The Bahl Foundation give each year?
The Bahl Foundation gave $15K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it reported $10K in grants paid.
What is The Bahl Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bahl Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $385, and its average grant was $1,054, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bahl Foundation give grants?
The Bahl Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Faribault, MN (2 grants).
Does The Bahl Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Bahl Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Ongoing Programs" (13 grants).
Who are The Bahl Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bahl Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Paradise Center for the Arts ($3,250), Gustavus Adolphus College ($3,000) and Faribault Booster Club ($2,546), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bahl Foundation?
The Bahl Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $259 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bahl Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to advance children’s well-being through education, health, faith and the arts. Its website describes support for arts and community facilities in Faribault, Minnesota, and for the Strive program, which helps students build skills and pursue college scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bahl Foundation?
The Bahl Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check thebahlgroup.com for any change to that policy.
What is The Bahl Foundation's EIN?
The Bahl Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-6216533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Bahl Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Bahl Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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